Off the Press
September 21, 2010
Tim Pfarr Press reporter
It’s lovely weather for a hayride with you
Zip up your coat. Turn on the windshield wipers. Put the cover back on the barbecue. The wind and rain are back.
If this makes you sad, you should really cheer up; Oprah’s favorite things come during the holiday season, but mine come during fall, and the season officially starts Sept. 23.
Of course, I should tell you that nobody reading this article will receive a free car or a trip to Australia. Sorry, but Oprah is loaded, and I’m not.
The first great thing about fall is the color, and with all the deciduous trees we have in town, there is no shortage of red and orange leaves gusting through the air on a blustery day. Also, glue some dead leaves together and you’ve even got yourself a new coat. Read more
Learn about Northwest noir at the library
September 21, 2010
Susan Olds
The wild Pacific Northwest can pull at any artist’s imagination, whether that artist is a painter, writer, photographer or unsuspecting hiker.
The region’s gloomy winters, dense forests, rugged mountains and deep Puget Sound act as an ideal backdrop for mysteries, thrillers, UFO sightings and legends. Ask any “Twin Peaks” fan who has visited the Snoqualmie Valley, or any “Twilight” reader who has journeyed to Forks to see the setting of the novels detailing the lives of vampires and werewolves.
North Bend art historian Susan Olds will present “Northwest Noir: Mysteries, Legends and Landscapes” at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Read more
To the Editor
September 21, 2010
Park Pointe
Editorial’s math doesn’t add up
I scarcely know where to start in addressing the errors (both historical and mathematical) in the condescending babble that was your editorial in the Aug. 24 edition. While I don’t claim to represent every opinion expressed at the meeting, I’m pretty sure we’re all subject to the same rules of math.
Density is defined as mass divided by volume. I’m all for increasing density by adding mass (number of housing units), but opposed to decreasing density by adding volume (clearing more trees). By all means, fund the Park Pointe rescue plan through the addition of housing units on the already cleared areas of the highlands. But the number of additional homes that can be built is over 900, not the 550 you claimed.
I’m glad you were encouraged to see highlands residents turning up to a meeting, and even happier to let you know you can keep your chin up as you reflect on the highlands residents who have served on the Park Board, Planning Policy Commission, Sister Cities Commission and the Urban Village Development Commission.
If the intent of the deal was to build things “near roads and utilities needed to serve them,” the new things being built would be built on the already-cleared space where the roads and utilities exist, rather than where trees grow and no roads or utilities exist today.
Let’s not forget that the enrollment predictions you express such faith in were the basis for opposing the Grand Ridge school in the first place, and then subsequently resulted in more than 900 students attending a school built for fewer than 600. Oh, and not that I personally have an issue with portables per se, rather than possibly be needed someday, there will be four classes in the nine portables this year.
Tony Cowan
Issaquah
Congregation marks 9/11 anniversary with service project
September 21, 2010
Andrew Larsen (standing, right) works with other members of Boy Scout Troop 697 and members of his Issaquah LDS church Sept. 11 on the Tradition Lake Reclamation Project toward his Eagle Scout award. By Matt Molen
On the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, members of a local church were hard at work in the community to help give the somber day a new image.
More than 80 volunteers from the Issaquah congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ventured up to Tradition Plateau on a sunny morning to take part in the Tradition Lake Reclamation Project.
Andrew Larsen, a local teen working toward his Eagle Scout award, created the event for his Eagle Scout service project. As a member of the Issaquah LDS congregation, Larsen received many willing hands from his Scout Troop 697 and church. Read more
Press Editorial
September 21, 2010
Football enhances community spirit
There are few things that make a community gel like neighborhood schools — especially a high school. While there are theater and concerts and an assortment of other showcase sports and activities for high school students to mix with the community at large, it’s still Friday night football games that create the most fun and excitement. Read more
Public Meetings
September 21, 2010
Sept. 22
Human Services Commission
7 p.m.
Coho Room, City Hall
130 E. Sunset Way Read more
Who’s News
September 21, 2010
EFR honors longtime county medical services director
Tom Hearne
The board of directors for Eastside Fire & Rescue recognized Tom Hearne, retired King County Emergency Medical Services director, for his accomplishments and contributions during the regularly scheduled meeting Sept. 9.
Hearne has served in the Emergency Medical Services Division of King County since 1978, and in the role of director from 1996-2009.
“No one has done more to advance pre-hospital care over the last 10 years in King County,” said EFR Chief Lee Soptich. Read more
Service commemorates fallen Americans
September 21, 2010
When President Obama asked for Americans to spend a day of service in commemoration fallen countrymen, Issaquah residents responded to the call.
On Sept. 11, hundreds of men and woman from three congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered almost 6,000 pounds of food from local grocery stores. Many went door to door, picking up cans that had been left out for pickup. Read more
Community Calendar
September 21, 2010
Events
A writer’s open house is from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N. Registration is not required, but appreciated. See a complete fall schedule at www.writetotheedge.com.
The Issaquah branch of the American Association of University Women’s first general membership meeting is its fall potluck at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.W. The AAUW’s mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. E-mail issaquah@aauw-wa.org.
Habitat for Humanity’s 11th annual Garage Sale is from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 24-25 at Faith United Methodist Church 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road. All proceeds go toward new home-building projects.
College News
September 21, 2010
Local students graduate from University of Idaho
The following local students recently graduated from the University of Idaho, in Moscow, Idaho.
Issaquah: Katie Kofmehl, Juris Doctor; Timothy Ganahl, Bachelor of Science, business; and Benjamin Cote, Bachelor of Science, mathematics
Renton: David Alford, Bachelor of Science, computer engineering
Sammamish: Michael Johnson, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering; Elizabeth Last, bachelor’s degree, general studies; and Caroline Hartcorn, bachelor’s degree, general studies Read more
